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Mario Kart 8

Nintendo EAD · May 30, 2014

Wii U

Everyone

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Driving up a waterfall or across the ceiling can provide an intense adrenaline rush, but that’s not all anti-gravity is good for. It also provides a wild new gameplay mechanic: if you collide into other racers in zero-g, you’ll earn speed boosts worth bragging about. Luckily, you can upload and share your best moments and watch your friends’ using the all-new Mario Kart TV.* Returning features include 12-player online play*, gliders, underwater racing, motorbikes, and custom karts. You can even race as Bowser’s seven minions, the Koopalings!

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Nintendo Wii U

Critic 8.8 (47 critics) · Gamer 9.7

9.0

Critic reviews

  • TechRaptor

    Andrew Stretch · May 25, 2017

    7.0
    Mario Kart 8 Deluxe gives players the full package right from the starting line. With an enormous roster of both characters and raceways to select from MK8 Deluxe brings over all of the content from the Wii U edition of the game and then goes and adds more content. While those wanting the single player experience might not find too much to race for, as a multiplayer title this is a great one to challenge your friends to.
  • Hey Poor Player

    Spivey · May 09, 2017

    10
    Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is a must-buy for anyone who has a Nintendo Switch. Like the previous game before it, all the tracks work wonders, the music is Nintendo-quality fantastic, and the controls are spot-on. Not only are you getting everything that Mario Kart 8 had to offer, you also get a few new characters, a greatly enhanced Battle mode, and the ability to play wherever you go. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to claim the top spot with Rosalina in the Blue Falcon kart!

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  • Jeff Morgenroth

    Jan 27, 2021 · Wii U

    7.5

    It's "Mario Kart." There's really not much else you need to know. If you're never played it, you should, though I can't speak to how this entry compares with others in the series (other than "Mario Kart 64"!). This game will keep you playing off and on, but probably won't be a go-to when friends aren't around.

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